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News from the Oklahoma National Guard

NEWS | Oct. 17, 2022

137th AES trains alongside Air Force total force, ROTC partners

By Tech. Sgt. Brigette Waltermire 137th Special Operations Wing

U.S. Air Force Capt. Angie Clowdus, a 137th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron (AES) flight nurse, Oklahoma National Guard, provides direction to Air Force ROTC cadets from Oklahoma State University acting as litter bearers on a training flight Sept. 17, 2022, Oklahoma City. The 137th AES Airmen worked alongside active-duty counterparts with the 375th Air Mobility Wing and Air Force Reserve Airmen with the 514th Air Mobility Wing to gain flight certifications on a C-17 Globemaster III and included the ROTC cadets in the total-force training event. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brigette Waltermire)
Video by Leanna Maschino
Exercise Thunderstruck 2.0 Tests Oklahoma Guard's UAS Capabilities
Oklahoma National Guard
Sept. 13, 2025 | 2:13
Package: Members of the Oklahoma National Guard conduct Exercise Thunderstruck 2.0 at Camp Gruber Training Center near Braggs, Oklahoma. The exercise tested concepts for countering an evolving threat environment and drew visitors from across the state and world, including industry leaders, National Guard representatives, active-duty forces, and emergency management officials. Training included a Chinook infill, tactical movement through wooded terrain and clearance of an enemy trench system under simulated multi-domain threats, highlighting the integration of emerging technologies to enhance lethality, improve survivability, and sustain readiness for future conflicts. CG Information: Lt. Col. Brent Hill (00:08-00:14) Director, OKNG UAS/Launched Effects Program Maj. Gen. Thomas H. Mancino (00:28-00:30) The adjutant general for Oklahoma Additional footage by: Sgt. Haden Tolbert Senior Airman Erika Chapa Sgt. Cambrie Cannon Sgt. Joe Pena Sgt. Kenshi Kaneshiro
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